To Establish Tell the Next Generation as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis

Official Workbook overture source text

4-02 
To Establish Tell the Next Generation  
as Synod Mission and Ministry Emphasis 
WHEREAS, The Synod in convention (2023 Res. 4-02) instructed 
the Board for National Mission (BNM) and the Board for 
International Mission (BIM) to recommend a new mission and 
ministry emphasis for consideration at the 2026 Synod convention; 
and 
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HEREAS, The  two mission boards have consulted with the 
district presidents, the Office of National Mission, and the Office of 
International Mission in an extensive series of fraternal discussions 
toward seeking input for the development of the triennial mission 
and ministry emphasis; and 
WHEREAS, The two mission boards, in collaboration with the 
President of the Synod, have unanimously agreed to recommend to 
the Synod in convention a triennial mission and ministry emphasis 
that captures the desire to spread the Gospel and the full counsel of 
God’
s Word to those who do not know Christ, as well as the 
generations of church members that will follow us; and 
WHEREAS, The theme for the 2026 –29 National Offering has 
been established as “Christ Is Risen! Tell the Next Generation,” 
reflecting this desire to spread the Gospel and the full counsel of 
God’s Word to those who do not know Christ and to the generations 
to come; therefore be it 
Resolved, That the BNM  and the BIM commend Tell the Next 
Generation to the Synod for adoption as her mission and ministry 
emphasis for the 2026–29 triennium. 
Board for National Mission; Board for International Mission 
Ov.